Opinion
From Point No Point to Deception Pass: Trump’s demands for loyalty echo history
Dr. Michael Seraphinoff is a Whidbey Island resident and a former professor at Skagit Valley College
Opinion
Take a breath: Whidbey artist captures community, brings us together
David Hundley recently shot portraits of 100 Whidbey artists.
Opinion
Every day on Whidbey should be Small Business Saturday
Small businesses are a vital part of Whidbey Island’s economy and sense of self.
Opinion
Sound Off: Listening to veterans in Northwest Washington
Rep. Rick Larsen releases report on challenges facing vets.
Opinion
Take a Breath: District 10 legislator stays professional in partisan climate
Dave Paul was an educator before he ran for office. He’s still teaching, and still learning.
Opinion
No veteran should go hungry in America
Nearly 25% of America’s veterans live either below the federal poverty level or paycheck to paycheck
Opinion
From Point No Point to Deception Pass: Resistance is not futile, but it is American
Of course, I thought of a dozen arguments I could have made after he left.
Opinion
PFML used mostly by high earners at expense of others
The state has built a worker-financed benefit machine that never stops eating wages.
Opinion
What we’re seeing: We should be mindful about spending public money
Last month, I challenged the priorities of the Island County Joint Tourism Board. Bob Wilbur, the chair of…
Opinion
Take a Breath: Prosecutor puts professional ethics before politics
Greg Banks has served Island County as Prosecuting Attorney since 1999.
Opinion
Sound Off: Democrats holding fast to avoid a health care crisis
Employers are bracing for the largest annual increase in health care costs in 15 years.
Opinion
From Point No Point to Deception Pass: During Whidbey visit, Governor discusses existential threat to democracy
He got right to the point. We are in an existential struggle with a federal government…